Stephen Paynton (Image: North Wales Police)
Police have confirmed that a missing Flintshire man has been found safe and well.
North Wales Police had said on Wednesday night that it was concerned for Stephen Payton, who was missing in Shotton and its surrounding areas.
The police helicopter was deployed at around 10pm in the search.
On Thursday, police confirmed that Stephen has thankfully been found safe and well.
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